The Effect of Different Stock Densities on the Growth of Bristlenose Pleco, Ancistrus multispinis (Regan, 1912) Fry

İhsan Çelik; Pinar Çelik; Burcu Mestav; Fatih Güleç

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The Effect of Different Stock Densities on the Growth of Bristlenose Pleco, Ancistrus multispinis (Regan, 1912) Fry

Authors:

İhsan Çelik | Pinar Çelik | Burcu Mestav | Fatih Güleç

Publisher:

Mersin University

Main Topics:

Sucul Kültür ve Balıkçılık (Diğer)

Journal:

Mediterranean Fisheries and Aquaculture Research Vol.8 Issue 1, pp.11-24

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

6/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001340991

pISSN:

2618-6551

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Abstract:

 This study examined the growth performance of bristlenose pleco Ancistrus multispinis fry raised at five different stocking densities. For this purpose, five experimental groups were formed, each consisting of three replicates: 1 fryL d1, 2 fryL d2, 4 fryL d4, 6 fryL d6, and 8 fryL d8. The experiment used fry produced in the laboratory, with average initial live weights of 0.0275  0.004 g and average total lengths of 1.46  0.049 cm. The study lasted a total of 90 days. At the end of the experiment, the number of live fry in each group was recorded, and weight and length measurements were taken. According to these measure-ments, the average length of the fry in the 1 fryL group d1 was 3.1 cm, and the average weight was 0.321 g, while in the 8 fryL group d8, the length was found to be 2.8 cm, and the weight was 0.249 g. The size differences between groups were examined, and it was found that the d1 group showed statistically signifi-cant differences when compared to the other groups. The data obtained indicate that fry of A. multispinis grew more in lower stocking densities, such as 1 fryL, compared to other groups. Based on these results, it can be said that utilizing lower stocking densities, such as 1 fryL, is advantageous in the growth of A. multis-pinis fry.

 This study examined the growth performance of bristlenose pleco Ancistrus multispinis fry raised at five different stocking densities. For this purpose, five experimental groups were formed, each consisting of three replicates: 1 fryL d1, 2 fryL d2, 4 fryL d4, 6 fryL d6, and 8 fryL d8. The experiment used fry produced in the laboratory, with average initial live weights of 0.0275  0.004 g and average total lengths of 1.46  0.049 cm. The study lasted a total of 90 days. At the end of the experiment, the number of live fry in each group was recorded, and weight and length measurements were taken. According to these measure-ments, the average length of the fry in the 1 fryL group d1 was 3.1 cm, and the average weight was 0.321 g, while in the 8 fryL group d8, the length was found to be 2.8 cm, and the weight was 0.249 g. The size differences between groups were examined, and it was found that the d1 group showed statistically signifi-cant differences when compared to the other groups. The data obtained indicate that fry of A. multispinis grew more in lower stocking densities, such as 1 fryL, compared to other groups. Based on these results, it can be said that utilizing lower stocking densities, such as 1 fryL, is advantageous in the growth of A. multis-pinis fry.

 This study examined the growth performance of bristlenose pleco Ancistrus multispinis fry raised at five different stocking densities. For this purpose, five experimental groups were formed, each consisting of three replicates: 1 fryL d1, 2 fryL d2, 4 fryL d4, 6 fryL d6, and 8 fryL d8. The experiment used fry produced in the laboratory, with average initial live weights of 0.0275  0.004 g and average total lengths of 1.46  0.049 cm. The study lasted a total of 90 days. At the end of the experiment, the number of live fry in each group was recorded, and weight and length measurements were taken. According to these measure-ments, the average length of the fry in the 1 fryL group d1 was 3.1 cm, and the average weight was 0.321 g, while in the 8 fryL group d8, the length was found to be 2.8 cm, and the weight was 0.249 g. The size differences between groups were examined, and it was found that the d1 group showed statistically signifi-cant differences when compared to the other groups. The data obtained indicate that fry of A. multispinis grew more in lower stocking densities, such as 1 fryL, compared to other groups. Based on these results, it can be said that utilizing lower stocking densities, such as 1 fryL, is advantageous in the growth of A. multis-pinis fry.

 This study examined the growth performance of bristlenose pleco Ancistrus multispinis fry raised at five different stocking densities. For this purpose, five experimental groups were formed, each consisting of three replicates: 1 fryL d1, 2 fryL d2, 4 fryL d4, 6 fryL d6, and 8 fryL d8. The experiment used fry produced in the laboratory, with average initial live weights of 0.0275  0.004 g and average total lengths of 1.46  0.049 cm. The study lasted a total of 90 days. At the end of the experiment, the number of live fry in each group was recorded, and weight and length measurements were taken. According to these measure-ments, the average length of the fry in the 1 fryL group d1 was 3.1 cm, and the average weight was 0.321 g, while in the 8 fryL group d8, the length was found to be 2.8 cm, and the weight was 0.249 g. The size differences between groups were examined, and it was found that the d1 group showed statistically signifi-cant differences when compared to the other groups. The data obtained indicate that fry of A. multispinis grew more in lower stocking densities, such as 1 fryL, compared to other groups. Based on these results, it can be said that utilizing lower stocking densities, such as 1 fryL, is advantageous in the growth of A. multis-pinis fry.

Article Details

The Effect of Different Stock Densities on the Growth of Bristlenose Pleco, Ancistrus multispinis (Regan, 1912) Fry

Authors:

İhsan Çelik | Pinar Çelik | Burcu Mestav | Fatih Güleç

Publisher:

Mersin University

Main Topics:

Sucul Kültür ve Balıkçılık (Diğer)

Journal:

Mediterranean Fisheries and Aquaculture Research Vol.8 Issue 1, pp.11-24

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

6/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001340991

pISSN:

2618-6551

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Authors: İhsan Çelik | Pinar Çelik | Burcu Mestav | Fatih Güleç

Publisher: Mersin University

Main Topics: Sucul Kültür ve Balıkçılık (Diğer)

Journal: Mediterranean Fisheries and Aquaculture Research Vol.8 Issue 1, pp.11-24

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 6/2025

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2001340991

pISSN: 2618-6551

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Authors:

İhsan Çelik | Pinar Çelik | Burcu Mestav | Fatih Güleç

Publisher:

Mersin University

Main Topics:

Sucul Kültür ve Balıkçılık (Diğer)

Journal:

Mediterranean Fisheries and Aquaculture Research Vol.8 Issue 1, pp.11-24

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

6/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001340991

pISSN:

2618-6551